Totnes not that original 7th August 2009 The selection of Dr Sarah Wollaston as PPC for Totnes by members of the public has certainly caught the headlines, but it is not such a new idea. Certainly the... Local News
Councils finally sign deal 5th August 2009 Vale Conservatives have welcomed a deal between Faringdon Town Council andthe Vale of White Horse District Council that secures the future of the CornExchange... Local News
Public inquiry into Thames Water plans 5th August 2009 The Government's announcement of a public inquiry into Thames Water's plansto build a new reservoir in the Vale have been welcomed by localConservatives. The... Local News
Public inquiry on Vale reservoir 5th August 2009 Some good news on the proposed reservoir. The Government have announced thatThames Water's plans will have to go through a public inquiry. In astatement earlier... Local News
Progress on Brown Bins? 29th July 2009 Following my letter in the Herald last week I get the feeling that we may soon see progress on the introduction of a direct debit discount. It appears that the... Local News
Partnerships - another word for QUANGO 28th July 2009 The local government landscape is strewn with 'partnerships', these can involve other councils, unelected public bodies(such as police and NHS), and other... Local NewsOpinions
Bring in a discount for Brown Bins 14th July 2009 Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Over a period which now extends for nearly 18 months I have been questioningLib Dem Councillors at the Vale over their... Local NewsOpinions
Next Vale Council meeting cancelled 7th July 2009 The next Vale Council meeting, due to take place next week, has been cancelled. This is apparently due to lack of business, sadly a result of less... Local News
Late Summer Ball cancelled 6th July 2009 It is with much regret that I am forced to cancel the Late Summer Ball this year. I am afraid that some our usual sponsorship has dried up for understandable... Local News
